Articles in: Thyroid Health

The thyroid is the regulator of metabolism and energy. It is intimately intertwined with all the other hormone systems of the body. What is unique about the thyroid is its vulnerability to environmental toxins, pollutants and chemicals, all of which the thyroid quickly absorbs, disturbing its ability to regulate metabolism. In this section, you will find many referenced articles on the subject of thyroid health that merge western science with Ayurveda’s time tested approach to supporting optimal thyroid function.

Iodine deficiency is one of the most important and prevalent global deficiencies of the late 20th and early 21st century. While great strides have been made in fighting this epidemic, there is still ample work to be done. Here are some statistics: From 1971-1994, iodine intake levels in the United States decreased by 50%, according […]

Twenty million Americans suffer from thyroid conditions, and a shocking 60% of Americans who have a thyroid condition are not even aware that they have one. Join me as I interview Lisa Markley, MS, RDN and Jill Grunewald, HNC, authors of The Essential Thyroid Cookbook. In this podcast, we will learn how we can all […]

The thyroid is perhaps the most sensitive organ in the body when it comes to the environment. To make matters worse, in America, we are dumping some 4 billion pounds of environmental pollutants into the environment each year. (1) Today, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid conditions, and a shocking 60% of Americans […]

One of the most common and accepted theories regarding weight loss is the Calorie Theory, in which your weight loss/gain is dependent on your calorie intake versus calorie expenditure. While this theory does make up a large piece of the weight loss pie, I wish it were that simple. The major flaw in this theory […]

Did you know that fluoride was used through the 1950s to suppress thyroid function in cases of hyperthyroidism in South America and Europe? (1) Fluoride exposure has also been linked to the calcification of the pineal gland and decreased melatonin production. (6,7,8) Today, fluoride is everywhere from the drinking water, to non-stick pans, toothpastes and […]

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 17 seconds According to a January 2017 report from the Pew Research Center, 95% of Americans own a cell phone of some kind, and 77% of Americans own a smart phone. Many rely on their smart phone as their only online source. The level of dependency on these devices […]

While a lack of iodine may be the first thing that comes to mind when trying support healthy thyroid function, Ayurveda suggests two herbs for your thyroid – both of which support the healthy absorption of iodine into the thyroid. In one study, guggul (Commiphora mukul) was shown to increase the uptake of iodine into […]

Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 38 seconds Iodine is an essential trace element, recognized for its cornucopia of important health benefits, including the traditional role it plays in the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and energy production throughout the body and, in turn, affect core body temperature, […]

There are numerous federal agencies claiming there is a lack of evidence that cell phone radiation exposure can cause harm. Among them is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) itself, the FDA, and most notably, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which states on its website that “there is no evidence from studies of cells, animals, or […]

Iodine is found in each of the trillions of cells in the human body. It is responsible for the production of all the hormones, proper immune system function, cellular protection, brain function, detoxification, thyroid function and much more. (1) Join me as I explore some very compelling reasons to consider an iodine supplement! Reason #1: […]

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 26 seconds The thyroid is first and foremost responsible for metabolic activity of every cell in the body. When the metabolism is normal, one of the by-products is heat. When thyroid function is sluggish, as in a hypothyroid condition, cellular metabolism decreases, resulting in decreased production of heat. That’s […]

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 31 seconds A few years ago, “Julie,” who was a patient of mine, complained that her thyroid blood test suddenly skyrocketed. She had been on thyroid medication successfully for years, and had always received regular thyroid testing. Her test revealed an unexplainable, sudden and extremely high rise in her […]

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